Husqvarna 43EL/43ELS manual Preparation, Use, Maintenance and storage

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

11.Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for damage or ageing before winding cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable, replace it with a new one. Use only Electrolux Outdoor Products replacement cable.

12.Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.

13.Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label.

14.Electrolux Outdoor Products products are double insulated to EN60335. Under no circumstance should an earth be connected to any part of the product.

Preparation

1.Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals. Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes.

2.Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris; they could be thrown by the blade.

3.Before using always visually inspect to see that blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades together with their fixings in sets to preserve balance.

Use

1.Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good artificial light.

2.Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet grass, where feasible.

3.Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.

4.On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear non-slip footwear.

5.Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.

6.Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Walk never run.

7.Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous. Do not mow on banks or steep slopes.

8.Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could trip.

9.Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.

10.Switch off before moving the lawnmower across surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.

11.Never operate the lawnmower with damaged guards or without guards in place.

12.Always start the lawnmower carefully with feet well away from the blades.

13.Do not tilt the lawnmower when the motor is running, except when starting and stopping. In this case, do not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is

away from the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the appliance to the ground.

14.Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute whilst the motor is running.

15.Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the motor is running

16.Remove the plug from the mains :

-before leaving the mower unattended for any period;

-before clearing a blockage;

-before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;

-if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in a safe operating condition;

-if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive

vibration can cause injury.

Maintenance and storage

1.Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the lawnmower is in safe working condition.

2.Check the grassbox/grassbag frequently for wear or deterioration.

3 Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

4.Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt, spacer and impeller specified for this product.

5.Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.

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